Respiratory Care Practitioner - Registered - CMC Respiratory Therapy- Full-time - 12 Hour - Nights

John Muir Health • Concord, CA

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About The Position

A Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) is a licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care after completing the required education, experience, and examinations. The RRT/RCP performs respiratory care modalities for patients of all populations in routine, emergency, and critical situations.

At the Concord Medical Center campus, respiratory therapists must hold BLS and Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification. Under NBRC guidelines, therapists who received their initial RRT credential before July 1, 2002 are not required to renew that certification to maintain the credential. Those whose initial RRT certification was received after July 1, 2002 must renew it every five years to maintain the credential and meet the minimum job requirements.

This is a full-time night position working 12-hour shifts, from 6:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m., for 36 scheduled hours per week. The listed pay range is $62.94–$87.99 per hour. Offer amounts are based on demonstrated or relevant experience and/or licensure; pay may be adjusted to the local market for hires outside the Bay Area.

Requirements

• Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) registered with the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• RCP license from the California Respiratory Care Board.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist credential from the NBRC.
• BLS Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association.
• PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification from the American Heart Association.
• For therapists whose initial RRT certification was received after July 1, 2002, renew the certification every five years to maintain the credential and meet minimum job requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's degree in Respiratory Therapy preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Care preferred.
• ACCS Adult Critical Care Specialist certification from the NBRC preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory care modalities for patients of all populations in routine, emergency, and critical situations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree